The New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates its 100 birthday at the "Odyssey Ball" and the Museum of the American Cocktails takes a walk through the city's history this week in New Orleans.

Keith I. Marszalek / NOLA.comSarah Quintana performs at the Three Muses this week.

In the clubs this week, Glen David Andrews plays Rock and Bowl, Sarah Quintana serenades at the Three Muses, The Revivalists team up with Rotary Downs at One Eyed Jacks, Fredy Omar is at Mojito's, Meschiya Lake swings out at d.b.a. and Leah Chase sings at Snug.

Also this week, Morton's the Steakhouse invites New Orleans Saints players to serve for a good cause, "Preservation Hall at 50" is on display at the Old U.S. Mint, St. James Cheese Co. teaches us a few things about French wine and cheese, "Red" continues its run at Southern Rep, "Lady Sings the Blues" screens at the Prytania and the Magazine Street Blues Festival returns for its third year. Event descriptions are compiled from emails, press kits and
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A history of New Orleans Hotel Bars
The Museum of the American Cocktail, 6:30 p.m.
Riverwalk, Southern Food and Beverage Museum, CBD
Tickets: $35
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Cocktail lovers can take a narrative journey back in time to hear about the 19th and 20th century hospitality traditions of New Orleans and the Hotel Monteleone. The session begins with the story of a hard-working cobbler from Sicily who began what would become an empire in the Crescent City in 1886 - the Hotel Monteleone. Y

Join Morton's The Steakhouse in New Orleans for its second annual celebrity server event, Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m., featuring Jonathan Vilma and his New Orleans Saints' teammates. Guests can enjoy four courses of Morton's signature cuisine and fine wine served by their favorite Saints players.

Sarah Quintana's original songs are jazzy, soulful folk-tales. Musically, she draws inspiration from her Cajun and Créole roots, New Orleans jazz and blues, calypso, the spicy swing of the bayou, the heart-song of New Orleans and its cultural melange.

Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York?s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio in the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist's ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.

Sisters Leah and Chloe tear into sound with sensual prowess as stages ignite revolutions and words light up spirit fires. Listen to their beautiful sound for poetic harmonies, soul singing, spoken word rallies, banjos, fiddles, many beats of drums, kalimbas, washboard rants, groove, and community building through sound. Joined by Imhotep on the New Orleans bass drum, Abram on contra bass, and Forrest on the beats, their style redefines performance.

Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group's blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. Friday they team up with local rockers Rotary Downs.

If you're looking to cut the proverbial Latin rug Friday night, Mojito's Rum Bar is the place to see and be seen on the dance floor each week. Music is provided by New Orleans' own Fredy Omar con su Banda

This year's Odyssey Ball will mark the opening of NOMA 100: Gifts for the Second Century. It will be an exhibition of extraordinary additions to our permanent collection, given in celebration of our first century and the commencement of our second. Deacon John will take center stage at the Ball and will provide the best musical sounds around. International cuisine, a live and silent auction, valet parking, in addition to the opening of the new exhibition given by NOMA friends and family, will collectively create a giant leap into our next 100 years.

Traditional Jazz vocialist Meschiya Lake and her Little Big Horns take the early set at d.b.a. Saturday. The gig attracts the local Lindy Hop community which offers a second shows for the price of one.

The third-annual Magazine Street Blues Festival features music by the Brass-a-Holics, Kipori Woods, Rockin' Doopsi, Jr. and more. A kids' area, food from New Orleans famous food trucks and an artists' village featuring one of kind, unique pieces of art, furniture, photography, jewelry and more.

The festival features 200 juried artists from more than 25 states, a children's discovery area with hands-on art related activities, a student art exhibit and workshops for parents and children plus a food court, music, artists' demonstrations and a 5K run

"Swimming to Spalding" is the 70-minute monologue reflecting on Lián Amaris' pilgrimage to the sites in Thailand which Gray evokes in his account of the filming of The Killing Fields. While returning to Gray's traditional story-telling, Amaris also ventures away from the "table and notebook" to embody a year of experiences all over the world- from Bangkok brothels to Baghdad bombings, from Mardi Gras to mental institutions.

Her artistry is sensual and soul stirring. Leah Chase is a versatile singer, who makes a smooth transition from jazz-laden love songs such as Love Me Again to the up tempo In This Town. She wants the audience to feel as if they have actually lived the song along with her. A very visual performer, Leah quickly establishes a warm rapport with her audience. She exudes latent but smoldering sensuality that is comfortably blended with an excellent comedic sense.

Event descriptions are generally compiled from press kits and
releases provided by venues, artists and public relations firms as well
as personal accounts.